Obscure Movies that I Never Forgot

These movies are not obscure because they are B pictures made by nobodies and starring nobodies, just the opposite. These are real moves with major stars. I saw both of these films only once as a child. This fact alone is quite strange because back then every TV station had it's library of movies that they would show over and over so you would see them at least once a year if not 2 or 3 times a year. Also, I never see any mention of them on the internet. Both have very few ratings on IMDB and I never see them on TCM (or anywhere else). So, these films must be largely forgotten but for some reason I remember them.

The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968)
This is a lighthearted WWII film with a huge leading man, Paul Newman and a great supporting cast including Tom Bosely, James Gregory, and Andrew Duggan. Directed by Jack Smight. It seems to be somewhat inspired by Kelly's Heroes. Here's the plot summary:

In 1943, when 5 captured Allied one-star generals cannot agree on an escape plan, the HQ promotes an escape-savvy private to 2-star general and sends him to coordinate the captive VIPs.


Peg Leg, Musket, and Saber (AKA Scalawag) (1973)
Produced, written, Directed and Starring Kirk Douglass, this film is a re-imagining of "Treasure Island" set in Mexico in the early 1800's. The supporting cast is top notch including Neville Brand (playing twin brothers), Don Stroud, Lesley-Anne Down, and a very young Danny Devito. Douglass plays the Long John Silver role and sports a peg leg. He and his group of land pirates are seeking treasure. The film makes a great use of music to the point where it could almost be considered a musical. So if you want to see Danny Devito sing check it out. Here's the plot summary.

A peg legged pirate is searching for treasure with the help of a young boy, teen girl and a parrot. They'll have to fight Natives and his former crew on the way.